CPSC2007-05-02
Graco Children's Products Recalls to Replace Soft Blocks Towers on Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard
Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
Hazard
The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the Soft Blocks toy from the activity center and contact Graco for a free replacement Tower toy without the plastic film. Consumers can continue to use the activity center after the soft block tower has been removed.
Sold at
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Meijer, Shopko, Target, and various specialty retailers nationwide, and on Wal-Mart.com and Target.com from February 2005 through about December 2005 for $80.
Affected count
About 40,000
Injuries reported
Graco has received 137 reports of infants mouthing and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required medical attention. Serious incident reports include 32 infants who gagged and 49 who choked on the plastic covering.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Soft Blocks Tower Toys (on Graco® Baby Einstein® discover and play™ Activity Centers)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.gracobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Graco-Childrens-Products-Recalls-to-Replace-Soft-Blocks-Towers-on-Activity-Centers-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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